Winnipeg 
Summer in Manitoba bursts into colour with a spectacular lineup of music festivals, each offering a unique cultural experience.
Credit: Winnipeg Folk Festival
From the cutting-edge electronic vibes at the Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition (MEME) to the traditional tunes at the Prairie Wind Music Fest and the Back 40 Folk Festival, there’s something for everyone.
Music lovers can also enjoy the classical melodies of the Agassiz Chamber Music Festival, the rich jazz at the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, and the deep blues of the Gimli Blues Festival.
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Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition (MEME)
MEME is Western Canada’s leading electronic music and digital arts festival, featuring four days of concerts, workshops and performances throughout downtown Winnipeg. Expect to hear the latest international sounds of techno, dub, house and experimental music in a festive setting that celebrates creativity through technology. Details
Headliners: ÆNNIÆ, DJ Brace, Lucci, Sergio SP, Trevor Walker, AWood, Esette, Mood Change, Shael.
Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition
Exchange District, Winnipeg
June 6- 7, 2025
MEME 2025 Festival Pass $85
Prairie Wind Music Fest
The Prairie Wind Music Fest presents a diverse blend of music from rock, blues, country, old-time, jazz, children’s music. Details
Lineup: The Honeysliders, Superfun!, Roman Clarke, FONTINE,
GESUNDHEIT!, Reverend Rambler, Neighbour Andy, Squid Squad, and more….
Cypress River Resource Centre Grounds, 163 Cypress Avenue, Cypress River
June 6 to 8, 2025
$0 – $45
Cluster: New Music + Integrated Arts Festival
Cluster is Canada’s most dynamic take on contemporary art and sound. Details
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Various Venues, Winnipeg
June 3 – 10, 2025
Festival Pass $60
Back 40 Folk Festival
Features local and Manitoba musicians who share their talents through various workshops and on the Main stage. Details
Lineup: Roman Clarke, Paige Drobot, Fontine, Curubandé, Boreal, Joe Wilson, The Razberry Jam, and many more.
Morden Park Bowl, Morden
June 7, 2025
Early bird: Teen (13-17) $15, Adult $35; Children Under 12 Free, Accompanied by Adult; At the Gate: Teen (13-17) $20, Adult $45
Agassiz Chamber Music Festival
Agassiz Chamber Music Festival showcases the very best in chamber music through a diversity of artists and repertoire, newly commissioned works, and emerging artists. Details
Various locations in Winnipeg
TBA
June 2 to 8, 2024
TBA
2024 rates: Festival Pass $60 – $130
TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival
TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival
A multi-day festival of live music from local, national and international artists.
Details
Headliners: Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda, Antonio Sánchez, and more
Downtown Winnipeg
June 17-22, 2025
Varies
Summer in the City
3 days of play, music, concerts, dance, cultural performances, midway rides, and more. Details
Summer in the City
Headliners: High Valley, DRIVE THIS WAY
Downtown Steinbach
June 13-15, 2025
Free and ticketed
Summer Entertainment Series at Assiniboine Park
A popular outdoor entertainment at Assiniboine Park with music, ballet, movies and art exhibitions. Details
Winnipeg
Musical acts at the Lyric Theatre
Jazz in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden
Movies in the Park
TBA
July 6 – August 31, 2024
Free
sākihiwē festival
Various locations in Winnipeg
June 28 –29, 2025
Free and ticketed
Summer of Sound
Central Canada’s largest electronic music festival. Details
Lineup: SUBTRONICS, LEVEL UP B2B INFEKT, LUMASI,
TWO FRIENDS, SIDEPIECE, JOEL CORRY, TWINSICK, XANDRA
Summer Of Sound
Central Park at Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
June 29 – 30, 2025
Two–day Pass $156 – $240
Dauphin’s Countryfest
Canada’s longest-running country music festival usually held every July long weekend. Details
Headliners: Jordan Davis, Josh Ross, John Michael Montgomery, and Lonestar
Dauphin
The festival site is located 10 km south of The City of Dauphin on Highway #10
June 26 – 29, 2025
4-Day General Admission Weekend Pass $345.46
Winnipeg Folk Festival
Discover folk music from North America and around the world at the annual Winnipeg Folk Fest. Features a family area, camping, and delicious local and organic food in a beautiful prairie park setting. Details
Lineup: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Mavis Staples, Waxahatchee, The Cat Empire, Allison Russell, Ani DiFranco, Begonia, Ruby Waters, Hurray for the Riff Raff, and many more
Winnipeg Folk Festival
Birds Hill Provincial Park, northeast on Highway #59, Winnipeg
July 10-13, 2025
$72 &up
Soca Reggae Festival
Performances by local & International Soca, Reggae musicians. Details
The Cube, Old Market Square, Winnipeg
2025 TBA
June 28 – 29, 2024
TBA
2024 rates – Weekend Pass $80
Bankside Music Festival
Enjoy top notch musical acts, affordable ticket and concession prices with free camping, stunning light shows, top quality sound and a friendly atmosphere. This is a biennial festival. Details
3km East on highway 201, Letellier (on the banks of the Red River)
2026 TBA
July 26 – 27, 2024
TBA; Weekend Pass Youth $30, General $65
Salamander Summer Music Festival
Salamander Summer Music Festival
Rideau Park, Brandon
July 18-20, 2025
Weekend Passes: $50 – $60 plus taxes/fees; Kids Under 12: FREE
Summer Winds Family Music Festival
A family music festival. Details
Victoria Beach Community Centre, Victoria Beach
July 18 – 19, 2025
2 Day Regular Admission Early bird $60; Gate $80
Real Love Summer Fest
A 2-day indie music and arts festival featuring over 30 bands and artists. Details
Lineup: Strawberry Punch, she’s green, Sam Singer & The Beautiful Movers, Living Hour, Squirrel Flower, Edging, E-Prime, Dear Nora, Tarp, JayWood, Prado, Serengeti, Sour Widows, Frankie Cosmos, Real Love All Star Band
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Ignite Retreats, Teulon
July 25 – 27, 2025
$69.91 – $152.77
Fire & Water Music Festival
Hear everything from roots to country to metal at the Fire & Water Music Festival. Details
Fire & Water Music Festival
Lineup: Quinton Blair, Curubandé, Madeleine Roger, Wolf Willow, Les Barn Boys, The Spectacles, Ila Barker, Alex Maher, Simply Kara, Roger Fournier, Paul Picard, Jessee Havey and the Banana Band
Laker’s Ski Club, Lac du Bonnet, MB
August 1 – 3, 2025
Early bird Weekend Pass $100; Regular Weekend Pass $125; Plus taxes and fees; 17 and under Free
Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa
Three nights of Rock & Roll in the beautiful Lake Minnedosa. Adding to the music, RFM provides great onsite vendors, camping opportunities and other activities. Details
Lineup: Glass Tiger, Trooper, Haywire, Wide Mouth Mason, Headstones, I Mother Earth, Bif Naked, Loverboy, Honeymoon Suite, Streetheart, Lee Aaron
Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa
Lake Minnedosa, Minnedosa
August 1 – 3, 2025
General Admission Weekend Pass $279; Deck Weekend Pass $388
Rainbow Trout Music Festival
Summer indie music festival with 3 days of music, camping, good friends, bon fires, dancing, swimming, and so much more. Details
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Banks of the Rosseau River, just south of St. Malo, Manitoba
August 15 – 17, 2025
Weekend Camping + Festival Pass — $160 (plus tax and fees)
Fall Jam Music Festival
The Harvest Sun Music Festival is a grass roots prairie music festival dedicated to showcasing Manitoban Musicians, growers & makers of the agricultural community. Details
6556 Hwy #8 at Donald Road, St. Andrews
August 8 – 10, 2025
Day Pass $15 – $25; Weekend Pass $40
Harvest Sun Music Fest
The Harvest Sun Music Festival is a grass roots prairie music festival dedicated to showcasing Manitoban Musicians, growers & makers of the agricultural community. Details
Harvest Sun Music Fest Site, Kelwood
August 15 – 17, 2025
Weekend Pass $30 – $85; Day Pass $20 – $50
Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival
Enjoy classical music from talents around the world. Details
Erickson Lutheran Church, Erickson/Lorne Watson Recital Hall, School of Music, Brandon University
2025 TBA
August 19 & 26 & October 14, 2023
2025 TBA
2023 – $15 – $30
Whoop & Hollar Folk Festival
Savour live, eclectic music from an amazing lineup of diverse local talent. Dance, sing, enjoy the outdoors, participate in the midnight jam sessions around the bonfire, and camp out beneath the stars. Details
33165 PR 331, RM of Portage la Prairie, MB
1 mile west of Hoop & Holler Bend
August 23 & 24, 2025
TBA
2024 Early bird Weekend Pass: Adult $50; Youth (13 – 17) $25; Child 12 and under Free
The Myriad Frolic
This is a family-friendly festival of music, movement & wellness. Details
106063 Darowany Road 6E, Malonton
2025 TBA
September 6 – 8, 2024
TBA; 2024 rates: $80
Elements Music & Arts Festival
The Elemental Festival takes place at Stonyridge Campground, a stunning, 240-acre property that features a quarry beach and 80 acres of serene forest—camp among the stars, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. Gather with friends to create your a tent village or find a private spot to escape it all! 19+. Details
Stonyridge Campground, St. Laurent
August 1 – 4, 2025
Day Pass $50 + GST; Day Pass + Camping $65 + GST; Advance Weekend Pass $124 + GST
Gimli Blues Festival
Gimli Blues Festival features some of Manitoba’s best blues artists. Details
Gimli Blues Festival
Gimli Park, 1 4th Avenue, Gimli
September 5 & 6, 2025
Free; Tin for the Bin
SOS Festival
A three-day festival of Punk Rock and Hardcore. Details
The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St, Winnipeg
2025 TBA
September 8 – 9, 2023
2025 rates TBA;
2023 – $40.07 – $46.25
IRAL Summer JamFest
End the summer with live music. Details
Riverbank Discovery Centre, Brandon
2024 dates TBA
September 15 – 16, 2023
2024 rates TBA
2023 – $0.00-$20.00
Harvest Moon Festival
Enjoy fabulous music, food, artisans and workshops at the Perennial Harvest Moon Festival. Details
Clearwater, MB
September 12 – 14, 2025
TBA
2024 rates: $100 – $115 plus taxes
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Manitoba Festivals in September
There is a new festival in Manitoba this year, Elemental Festival of Arts & Music. It runs from Aug 1-4, 2025 in St. Laurent, MB and features electronic dance music of all genres. 30+ DJs will perform on 2 stages. One facing our beautiful quarry beach, and the other surrounded by acres of forest.
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